
Sail Newport is auctioning jump-seat and crew spots during the Pro-Am and In-Port races with a Volvo Ocean Race team in Newport, R.I., to benefit the group’s public access sailing programs.
The Jump Seat package is with Team Alvimedica, and it includes:
• Dock out with the team and sail the in-shore loop before trans-Atlantic crossing (May 17)
• Jump off the stern of home team Alvimedica in full dry suit and life jacket in front of Fort Adams State Park
• Receive a professional photo of your jump
• Two tickets to VIP Ocean Race Club for before and after your jump (includes lunch and post-jump cocktails)
• Two tickets to the prize gala at New York Yacht Club (May 15)
A Crew Pro-Am Race package includes:
• Two guests sail on board during race on May 15
• Two spectator boat tickets for friends to watch your adventure (leaves from Fort Adams and includes lunch)
• Two tickets to the prize gala at the New York Yacht Club (May 15)
A Crew Pro-Am riot package includes:
• To Benefit RIOT (Rhode Island Opti Team)
• One sailor onboard during race on May 15
• Four spectator boat tickets for the In-Port Race on May 16 (leaves from Fort Adams and includes lunch)
A Crew In-Port package includes:
• One sailor onboard during race on May 16
• Two spectator boat tickets for May 17 for the start of the leg as the fleet leaves for Lisbon (includes lunch)
• Two tickets to the prize gala at the New York Yacht Club (May 15)
Click here to learn additional packages and find out how to bid.







